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2022 Back II Black Gallery

Back II Black returned to USC this year, allowing students from all across campus join together in gala dresses, suits and their favorite sneakers for a night of luxury and celebration on Feb. 25, 2022. The Back II Black Gala also showcased a variety of performances including original songs, dancing and spoken word poetry.

The Back II Black Gala attendees showed up to the red carpet in stylish ball-wear donning sneakers from a variety of popular brands on Feb. 25, 2022.
The Back II Black Gala attendees showed up to the red carpet in stylish ball-wear donning sneakers from a variety of popular brands on Feb. 25, 2022.
Back II Black saw students from walk down the red carpet posing for pictures and stopping for interviews by SGTV and The Daily Gamecock oN Feb. 25, 2022.
Back II Black saw students from walk down the red carpet posing for pictures and stopping for interviews by SGTV and The Daily Gamecock oN Feb. 25, 2022.
The Back II Black Gala attendees showed up to the red carpet in stylish ball-wear on Feb. 25, 2022. Back II Black saw students from walk down the red carpet posing for pictures and stopping for interviews by SGTV.
The Back II Black Gala attendees showed up to the red carpet in stylish ball-wear on Feb. 25, 2022. Back II Black saw students from walk down the red carpet posing for pictures and stopping for interviews by SGTV.
Dominique Praylow, a student at USC, performed an interpretive dance to kick off the Gala's talent showcase.
Dominique Praylow, a student at USC, performed an interpretive dance to kick off the Gala's talent showcase.
Second-year broadcast journalism student Justin Mitchell performed a soulful rendition of Sam Cooke's "A Change is Gonna Come" on Feb. 25, 2022. Mitchell spoke about the importance the song has to black excellence before he took to the stage.
Second-year broadcast journalism student Justin Mitchell performed a soulful rendition of Sam Cooke's "A Change is Gonna Come" on Feb. 25, 2022. Mitchell spoke about the importance the song has to black excellence before he took to the stage.
Devin Long entertains the crowd as the second act in the Back II Black talent showcase on Feb. 25, 2022.
Devin Long entertains the crowd as the second act in the Back II Black talent showcase on Feb. 25, 2022.
Guest speaker James Anderson, a white house deputy liaison showed up to the red-carpet event to give a speech about black excellence and overcoming conformity on Feb. 25, 2022.
Guest speaker James Anderson, a white house deputy liaison showed up to the red-carpet event to give a speech about black excellence and overcoming conformity on Feb. 25, 2022.
The Back II Black Gala attendees showed up to the gala in stylish ball-wear on Feb. 25, 2022. Back II Black saw students cheer on performers for a night of community and celebration.
The Back II Black Gala attendees showed up to the gala in stylish ball-wear on Feb. 25, 2022. Back II Black saw students cheer on performers for a night of community and celebration.
SAVVY member Aleceya Edwards delivers spoken word to gala attendees during the talent showcase on Feb. 25, 2022. Edwards performed two of her own poems following years of working backstage at the gala.
SAVVY member Aleceya Edwards delivers spoken word to gala attendees during the talent showcase on Feb. 25, 2022. Edwards performed two of her own poems following years of working backstage at the gala.
Dance group Melanin Movement performs a choreographed step routine during the talent showcase at Back II Black on Feb. 25, 2022. The Back II Black talent showcase included a variety of performances including original songs, dancing, and spoken word poetry.
Dance group Melanin Movement performs a choreographed step routine during the talent showcase at Back II Black on Feb. 25, 2022. The Back II Black talent showcase included a variety of performances including original songs, dancing, and spoken word poetry.